Son to Catherine and Steven, Jamie grew up in Kingsmuir Crescent, Peebles with his three brothers Craig, David and Ross, and attended Priorsford and Peebles High School. On leaving school Jamie attended Agricultural College at St. Boswells and currently works for Graham Irvine Plant Hire.
Jamie’s Beltane involvement started in P3 when he was a Penguin but dressing up wasn’t for him and he rode on the Saturday morning from P4 onwards. He 1st rode the Wednesday night in 2003 behind Cornet Allan Mackenzie and has ridden them all apart from one where he was a spare rider. He has been a marshal on the Wed night for about six or seven years. He has assisted with putting up the flags at the start of Beltane, driving floats on Friday night and helped with the tribute to Mitchell Johnston last year.
Jamie is Vice Chairman of Peebles March Riders Assoc and a member of Peebles Callants. His hobbies include riding his horses and doing sheep dog trials.
Caitlin was born in Harrogate and lived in Fife before moving to Peebles at five years old, attending Priorsford and Peebles High School. On leaving school Caitlin did work experience with Graham Irvine where she met Jamie. She has also worked at the Peel Café and Peebles Hydro and is currently Manager at the Tontine Hotel.
Caitlin’s Beltane involvement included an Indian Girl, Sailor and Lady of the Court. She has ridden in the Beltane since 2014 but due to injuries didn’t ride in 2019 and 2024 but last year saw her as a groom on the Beltane Queen’s Carriage.
Caitlin is Secretary of Peebles March Riders Association. Her hobbies include looking after and riding her horses which are called Barney, Barney and Ross (yes two are named the same) and doing Dog Agility.